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Torino Eyes Leicester City's Caleb Okoli
10 Apr
Summary
- Torino investigates signing Leicester's Caleb Okoli for summer transfer.
- Leicester faces relegation risk from Championship to League One.
- Okoli previously played in Serie A and seeks top-flight football.
Italian club Torino is reportedly interested in Leicester City's centre-back, Caleb Okoli, with initial investigations into a potential summer transfer already underway. Okoli joined Leicester in the 2024 summer transfer window from Atalanta and has remained a consistent presence in the team, even after their relegation to the Championship.
Leicester City is currently in a precarious position, sitting 22nd in the Championship with only five games remaining. The club is just one point away from safety, but former defender Erik Pieters has expressed concerns about their chances of avoiding a further drop to League One.
Torino, looking to strengthen their defense ahead of next season due to expected departures of Guillermo Maripan and Luca Marianucci, sees Okoli as a potential target. Okoli has prior experience in Serie A, having made 34 appearances for Frosinone during the 2023/24 season.
While Okoli's contract with Leicester extends until June 2029, his desire to play top-flight football could influence his decision if Leicester is relegated. A return to Serie A might also boost his prospects of earning a senior cap for Italy.
